My Little Alien

It was after school the next the day, Peridot had caught the bus and was now home, to get ready for Funland. As she stood in front of the mirror in only her bra and undies, she turned herself around staring at her body. There was scars on her legs and arms, fresh ones and old ones. There was also a couple of bruises, yellow and black as some were healing and others were new. She was disgusted with her body and how broken down it was. She hated how fat she felt, and couldn’t keep down food long enough for it to digest properly.

Shaking her head of the thoughts, she couldn’t think like that today. She was going to have a nice time with Amethyst. Grabbing a long sleeve white shirt, she tucked it into her nice black skinny jeans. Putting on some suspenders holding her pants up and a bow tie. Looking nice for a change, Peridot. She told herself as she looked herself in the mirror once again.

“Mmhmm, looking good, Peridot.” Peridot looked at Amethyst through the mirror who looked her up and down, making her blush. “Are you ready? I told your parents you won't be home until a little bit after midnight, they were glad to have the house by themselves. But, I also told them it was going to be a group trip.” The Filipino turned around to find Amethyst in some gray sweatpants, an overly large white shirt with a knot in front, and her hair up in a ponytail. Peridot felt a little over dressed, but she loved how Amethyst looked.

“You are looking good too.” She told the other girl as she grabbed her bag and phone. She kissed Amethyst on the cheek before walking down the stairs with her. “I'll be back later tonight!”

“Okay, don't have too much fun now!” Called her mom who then giggled as Peridot's father kissed down her neck. Amethyst and Peridot faked gagged as she laughed walking out of the front door, to Amethyst's car. Amethyst opened the passenger seat door for Peridot.

“Why thank you.” Peridot said getting into the car and throwing her bag in the back seat. She buckled up after Amethyst closed the door for her. She watched at the bigger girl got into the driver’s seat and buckled up as well.

“Ready, Freddy?” Amethyst said turning on the car, and her music started to blare. I met a girl who never looked so alone. Like sugar water in your mouth lukewarm. She tied a cherry stem for me with her tongue. We fell in love and now we're both alone. Amethyst quickly turned it down and gave Peridot an apologetic smile. “I’m sorry, I like to listen to my music loud..”

“No, no, I love that song. Hell Above by Pierce the Veil. Turn that shit up.” Peridot pushed Amethyst hand away from the knob and turned the music up singing along with it. Amethyst laughed and drove away from the house, sneaking in a few glimpses at Peridot.

They were at the end of their third song when they made it to the entrance of the boardwalk. Amethyst parked the car and turned off the engine. “Ready?” Peridot nodded, as they both got out of the car. Grabbing her hand, Amethyst lead her over to Funland, and the booth where they sold tickets. “Two all day bracelets please.” She told the lady who looked bored with her job. Handing them the bracelets, Amethyst paid and pulled Peridot into the amusement park.

Amethyst helped Peridot put on her bracelet, before grabbing her hand again and pulling her over to a ride. A roller coaster, Mr. Smiley was standing there. “Hey kiddos, on here for a date?” Peridot pulled her hand away and blushed. “Aww don't need to be all shy, go on in. I'll let the height slide this time.” Amethyst thanked Mr. Smiley and grabbed Peridot's hand walking up the stairs to one of the carts. They got in and put down the bar nice and secure.

Peridot's heart was racing, she never have been on a roller coaster before and she was scared. “Hey there is nothing to be scared of. I am right here, to protect you.” Peridot's heart flutter and she nodded before gripping the bar until her knuckles turned white as the cart started to move. Amethyst grabbing Peridot's hand, squeezed it to reassure Peridot that everything was going to be okay.

It wasn't long when she got over her fear and started to cheer and laugh with Amethyst as they rode the roller coaster. When they got off they grabbed the photo that was taken of them. “Look you are so cute! Here, you keep it.” Amethyst gave the picture to Peridot who put it in her pocket for safekeeping. The two of them rode a couple of more rides, before they started to get hungry. “Let's get some corn dogs!”

Peridot giggled at Amethyst who looked so excited to eat, as they walked over to the corn dog stand. She ordered to corn dogs and paid the man some money. Amethyst handed Peridot hers as they walked over to a bench and sat down. “Thank you for taking me to Funland. I haven't had this much fun in a while.” Peridot was truly happy and thankful for this adventure.

“Nah, don't worry. I love having you around and spending time with you, Peri. I want to thank you for saying yes to this.” Amethyst took a bit of her corn dog and swallowed. She finished her corn dog in a matter of a few minutes when Peridot only took a bite out of hers. “Do you not like corn dogs, Peri?”

“What? No, I do. I was just thinking is all. However, I am not that hungry, do you want it?” Peri offered it to Amethyst who took it reluctantly. “It's fine, eat it.” Amethyst sighed and ate the corn dog, before standing up.

“Want to play some games, before we go back to my place and get ready for dinner tonight?” Peridot nodded and they walked hand to hand to the ring toss game, where she stood there wide-eyed at the giant aliens. “Do you want that?” Peri nodded and Amethyst laughed. “Two sets of rings please.” She handed the lady some money as she gave them each a set of rings.

They tossed and missed, tossed and miss. By the time they were out, they only got in two rings. Amethyst paid for more rings, managing to score enough to get an alien for Peridot. She wasn't going to give up until Peri got a big Alien. The lady took down the one Peridot pointed to and handed it to her. Her eyes were bright with stars in them, and she hugged Amethyst tightly. “Thank you I love it.” Amethyst giggled and hugged her back tightly.

“I'm glad you do, now let's go back to my place.” She had to go home anyway, she was flat broke, well not really, she was just out of the money she brought with her. Peridot and her, walked out of funland to the car, where they were met by Jasper and Lapis. “What are you doing here? And why the fuck are you near my car?”

“Oh, this is your car? How pathetic when was this made the 90s? It's nothing compared to my 2015 Chevy over there.” Turning her head, Amethyst looked at the giant black truck a few parking spaces away. Jasper's parents were rich and bought her anything she wanted. It took Amethyst multiple paychecks to save up to get her car. “My parents got me that the moment I won my first football game in the championship game. I bet your parents could barely get you anything, oh wait, you were disowned by them weren't you? Makes you more pathetic.”

Amethyst clenched her fists and growled. “What was that, puta?” Jasper pushed Lapis to the side and she balled her fists and clenched her jaw.

“What did you just call me?”

“You heard me, I called you a puta. I might be small, but I can take your ass any time.”

“Oh is that so? Then, come at me, whore.” Amethyst growled and ran at Jasper kicking her right between the legs and making her bend over, as her foot met with bone. “What a bitch.” Growled Jasper, before a fist connected with her nose sending her back. It took a moment for Jasper to regain her posture and she stood up. She ran out Amethyst and punched her square in the jaw making her fly into her car. Peridot ran over to Amethyst setting down her alien, on the hood of the car. Amethyst jaw was already started to bruise. “I guess you can't take me, after all.” Jasper sneered.

Amethyst pushed Peridot away from her and ran towards Jasper, who brought her fist to Amethyst's stomach, her other hand tangled in her mane of hair holding her in place. Jasper put in a few more punches, before punching her square in the face cracking Amethyst's nose, and most likely blackened her eye. Bloody and bruised Amethyst gave up and laid there on the ground when Jasper let go of her. “Jasper, that was really uncalled for.” Lapis mumbled, before flinching as Jasper glared at her. “I-I'm sorry ... lets just go eat now please...” Jasper looked down at Amethyst and spit the ground ear her before walking away with Lapis.

Peridot ran over to Amethyst and helped her up. “Oh no, Amethyst. We have to get you to the hospital.” Amethyst coughed up some blood and shook her head. “Find then let’s get you home, can you drive?” From the looks of it, she would say no. Peridot barely knew how to drive, but enough to get them back to Amethyst’s place. She helped her to the car and into the passenger seat, going around she picked up her Alien, and got into the driver's seat. Buckling up, she started the car, and backed out of the parking lot slowly.

She was nervous, but Amethyst was going in and out, and wasn't able to drive. Pulling out into traffic, she started to drive slowly, getting honked at, but then going a little faster as she was getting less nervous. It took longer than expected to get back to Amethyst's house because Peridot was nervous and a first time driver, but they made it back in one piece.

Parking the car in the driveway, near Sapphire's and Ruby's much newer car, Peridot grabbed her alien and shut the door. She walked around and helped Amethyst out, and to the front door. She knocked hard and quickly, until Sapphire finally answered. “Shit! Did Amethyst get into another fight?” She helped Peridot take Amethyst to the couch. Ruby walked out o the kitchen with the first aid kit and a wash rag, handing it to Sapphire.

“Yeah, Jasper provoked her. And she was doing pretty well, until Jasper beat the living crap out of her.” Peridot said as she helped Sapphire clean Amethyst up, when they were done, she helped her bring Amethyst to her room and lay her down. She set her Alien near her, before walking out of the room. It was 7, and Amethyst didn't need to be at her parents' house until 9:30.

~ ~ ~ ~

Amethyst was sweating from head to toe as her head moved back and forth in her sleep. She was quietly mumbling something as her eyes moved behind her shut lids. She was in her parents' house, but how did she get here? It was quiet as she looked around, maybe everybody was sleeping. “Amethyst, what did I tell you about sneaking out of the house?” She turned around as she saw her dad in the corner walking out of the darkness. Shadows still danced across his face, from the lit candle on the dresser next to him. She didn't know what he was talking about as she stepped away from him.

Amethyst could practically smell the alcohol on his breath as he stepped closer. “Now now, sweetie, sit still for your pa as he gives you your punishment.” She wiped her head around to see her mom, in her apron sitting in the living room's love couch. Her eyes widened as her father grabbed her shoulders, a wicked grin on his face. She opened her mouth to say something, but nothing came out as she was thrown against the wall.

“What a good girl, taking a beating like a real woman.” Her father crackled as he walked closer to where she was. She opened her mouth again, and managed to scream.

“Amethyst! Amethyst! Are you okay?” Amethyst looked around she was sitting up and her hair was plastered against her face, as her head was pounding. Her breathing was hard and fast, as she was trying to get her surroundings in. “Hey, Amethyst look at me.” It was Ruby, she looked to her side to see Ruby, Sapphire, and Peridot standing there.

“Ruby, go get a cold wash rag for Amethyst, she had another nightmare.” Sapphire ran her hand through Amethyst's hand pulling it out of her face. Amethyst felt like shit, her stomach was throbbing and her lip was swollen along with her eye. Peri grabbed a hold of Amethyst's hand and held it tightly. She was worried about her, maybe she didn't need to go to her parents after all.

Ruby came back with a cold wash rag and sat down on the floor crossed legged staring up at Amethyst. Amethyst had been having these nightmares as long as Ruby had known her. It was usually, Rose who comforts her, but as she was getting weaker they couldn't call on her. So, when Rose couldn't come Ruby and Sapphire learned how to take care of their best friend. They were only 18, but they were going to act like mother figures to Amethyst if she needed it. Like now.

Sapphire started to rub the rag on Amethyst hot face, with a concerned look. “You shouldn't go to your parents, tonight, Amethyst. Not like this.” Amethyst's eyes widened and she pushed away the rag.

“What time is it?”

“8:30. You still have an hour. Call them up and say you can't go.” Sapphire said sternly and glared at her friend, as she calmed down knowing she still had more time before then.

“I think you should listen to, Sapphire, Amethyst. She's right, look at yourself. You took a beating from Jasper, and then you wake up screaming. You are in no shape to go over there tonight.” Peridot said and clicked her tongue shaking her head. Amethyst leaned back against the headboard of her bed.

“I'm going, I need to face up to them, if I don't I'm never going to get peace of mind. I'm going to take a shower. Move.” Ruby stood up and walked over to the door with the other two. She was disappointed in Amethyst for going over there tonight. It wasn't a good idea and they all felt it. Shaking her head she pulled the two girls out of Amethyst's room.

“You know she won't listen to us, so let her go anyway.” Ruby mumbled. “In the meantime, let's go finish watching Bob Burgers.”

Peridot sat on the couch with the other two, her hands were in her lap. She was worried about Amethyst, she shouldn't be doing this to herself. It wasn't the right time, after getting her ass beat by Jasper, and now going to face her parents who disowned her. Thirty minutes pass, and it was 9 o'clock, Amethyst still hasn't come out of the bathroom yet. Getting up, Peridot walked down the hall to the bathroom, the water was off, but she heard soft sobs.

She knocked on the door, “Amethyst, are you okay in there?” She heard some shuffling and then the door unlocking, steam came out of the bathroom as she looked at Amethyst. She was beautiful, her hair was up in a bun, with a bow in it, and she was dressed in a nice pair of slacks, dress shirt, with a purple tie to bring it altogether.

“Yes, I'm fine. Let's go, before we are late.” Amethyst said avoiding Peri's eyes as she went past her to the living room. She said “goodbye” to Ruby and Sapphire, and walked out of the house, followed by Peridot. They climbed into the car, no music and no talking, it was just kind of an uncomfortable silence. It made Peridot feel like she shouldn't be there right now. Her parents lived in Emerald City, ten minutes from Beach City, and 30 minutes away from Empire City, so yeah it was uncomfortable. “I'm sorry, you have to see me like this...” Amethyst said, which made Peridot look at her.

Amethyst made sure to leave some of her bangs down to cover the black eye, and her lip was still a little swollen. Was she talking about that, or her having a nightmare? Peridot shook her head. “You don’t need to be sorry about, anything, Ame. Everything it going to be okay.” She gave her a reassuring smile before looking back out of the window. They pulled into a driveway of a really nice house, “Are we here?” Peridot asked surprised.

“Yes. My dad owns a construction company and my mom, she is a stay-at-home one.” Amethyst shrugged and looked down at her phone. 9:30 exactly. “Come let's go.” Getting out, Amethyst wrapped an arm around Peridot's waist and went up to the front door of the house. Peri could feel Amethyst's fingers dig into her side, as she bit her lip to hold back the pain it was causing. She knew she didn't mean it, and she was scared.

“Hey, it's going to okay. Nothing is going to hurt you.” Peridot whispered in Amethyst's ear and kissed her cheek, before the door opened revealing a short woman in a skin tight black dress on. She was a short as Amethyst was, but possibly a couple of inches taller than her. She looked at the two of them, trying to hold her distaste. However, it was clearly not working.

“Aye, Ambrosio, our daughter is here.” She called, and a much taller man around the height of 6'0 came around the corner from the kitchen. He was wearing a black tailor's suit, with a maroon shirt under it. He was wearing a light baby blue tie. His face was of disapproval as he looked over Peridot and Amethyst. Clearly not liking their attire.

“I am not complaining, but I would rather you wore a dress then this, Mija. Anyway, come in, come in.” He opened the door wide and let the two girls in, Amethyst grabbing Peridot's hand as her breathing sped up a little. She didn't like it here one bit, and Peridot could see this.

"Who is this?” Mrs. Pedroza asked as she looked up and down Peridot, giving her a fake smile. Amethyst pulled her closer to her, and smirked.

“I said I would bring someone and I did. Her name is Peridot Salazar, and she is my date.” Mr. Pedroza jaw clenched before forcing a smile on his face, and wrapping an arm round his wife's waist. It disgusts him to see his daughter so close to another woman.

“Ah, I see. Well, it is good ... to meet you, Peridot. Salazar Mexican descent?”

“Uh, actually Filipino, Sir. However, the Spanish did colonize the Philippines, and they inspired a lot of culture for us. My mom actually has Spanish blood in her.” Peridot said and smiled up at the man, she was going to make a good impression. Mr. Pedroza nodded slowly taking it all in.

“That's interesting to know. How about, we eat? Are all of you hungry?” He asked and Amethyst avoided eye contact with him, as she nodded. They all walked into the kitchen where a table sat with food on it. They sat around the table, but Amethyst made sure to stay close to Peridot, they were both uncomfortable. “Everybody, grab hands, as we say a short prayer.” Amethyst made a disgusted face, but hid it as she bowed her head and grabbed Peridot's hand. Peridot grabbed Mr. Pedroza's hand who he in return gripped it with some force, making her scrunch up her face. “Ma, would you like to do the honors?”

“Sure. Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts, which we are about to receive from your bounty. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.” Peridot after saying Amen let go of Mr. Pedroza's hand, she put it in her lap. Amethyst grabbed it under the table and rubbed it trying to make the throbbing go away. They smiled at each other before paying attention to the two grown-ups.

“Amethyst, how has school been going for you?” Her father asked as he passed a dish to her ma, in return passing it to her after she got some on her plate.

“It's been fine. One of our teachers, Rose,” She was shot with glares from both her of her parents, as they both despise Rose with a passion, “Had to retire because her cancer is back, and she doesn't have much time left with us.” Amethyst went on ignoring the glares from her parents. “Other than that, fine.”

“What happened to your face sweetie?” Her mother asked as she passed the salad towards her.

“I got into a fight with a school bully.” She passed the salad to Peridot, who only grabbed a small handful with the tongs and set it down on the table. Her mother sat up and started to pour some champagne in their glasses, Peridot stopped her when the glass was barely full.

“My parents don't like me drink, Miss. This should be enough, thank you.” She mumbled. Mrs. Pedroza nodded and poured some in her husband's glass before sitting down.

“What did we tell you about fighting, Amethyst?” Her father asked quite noticeably irritated with his daughter, Amethyst rolled her eyes and he growled, getting a whimper out of her. Peridot clenched her fists, she was getting pissed pretty easily tonight, on how scared Amethyst was of her father and mother.

“Don't fight, go get help, or take the b-beating like a woman.” She stuttered her hands were shaking as she tried to pick up her fork to eat.

“Exactly, which one did you do?”

“Neither ... I fought back.”

“Exactly, and that's why you were hurt worse then you should have been, then if you listened to us.” Her father said before he started to eat like nothing happened between them.

“You know, you shouldn't treat your daughter like that.” Peridot mumbled, she had no idea why she was sticking up for Amethyst over this, as she could barely even stuck up for herself with hers.

“What did you just say to me?” Amethyst's father set down his fork slowly and looked at Peridot.

“You heard me.”

“Peri, no. Stop.” Whispered Amethyst.

“I said, you shouldn't treat your daughter like that. It's uncalled for. She is your only child and you treat her like a disgusting animal. I am not going to go for it. She is more than that, she is smart, amazing, and perfect the way she is.” Peridot scooted her chair away from the table and stood up. “Come Amethyst, this was a waste of our time.”

“Amethyst, why don't you keep your juguete (Toy), under control.” Her mom said taking a sip of her drink, she gave Amethyst a dull look, before giving her a look of surprise when she shot upright and flipped the chair backwards behind her.

“I tried to forgive you for all the years you treated me like shit, and for the way you treated me when I came out gay to you. However, I will not forgive you for being disrespectful to my girlfriend.” Peridot's face flushed when she was called that, she didn't really know that they were dating. She shrugged it off as more important things were at hand. Peridot understand some words in Spanish, but not a lot. When it was spoken to fast it was hard for her to understand it.

“Sit down, Amethyst. We are trying to have a family dinner, if you didn't want fighting you shouldn't have brought her a long.” Her father snapped slamming his fist on the table rattling the plates and dishes.

“No. I brought her along thinking, okay if I brought somebody along that I care about, my fucking father and mother would see I am happy with whom I have become. However, instead of doing that, you did that complete opposite. You have been in complete disgust the moment we walked in. Admit it you hate me. All you wanted was for me to crawl back to you, like a little bitch.” Amethyst was practically screaming at her parents.

“Watch your language, and sit down!” Yelled back her father, he grabbed his glass and threw it at the wall, making it shatter. Peridot flinched, she should have kept her mouth shut. Her mother and father fought back at her place all the time and it always leads to glass breaking.

“No, fuck you, you were a piece of shit father anyway.” Amethyst snapped and went to turn around, when Peridot tackled her as glass flew over them. It shattered on the wall near them, covering it with the food that was inside it. “Oh really is that how we are going to be? Acting like a fucking child, now are we?”

“Listen to me right now, Amethyst, you are under my roof, you listen to me.”

“No. You disowned me, remember? You have no control over me. No control. I came here tonight, thinking you were going to act nice and hoping you saw your ways. I see you are always going to be a little bitch about this. I'm sorry, but this is the last you are going to hear from me ever again.”

“We invited you here to tell you, you are going to have a little brother.” Her mother chirped in as Amethyst and Peridot walked to the doorway of the kitchen. Amethyst turned slowly and looked at her mother. She didn't even look far enough along her pregnancy to know that. Well her mother was looking a bit “chubby,” I guess you could say. She narrowed her eyes, at her mother. “I am four 1/2 months pregnant, we found out we were going to have a little boy last week.”

“You seriously, having another fucking baby? You got to be kidding me. Putting another baby into this world? You realized how you treated me and now you are putting another child on this planet? God bless that child. I swear. This doesn't change a thing. I will come and see my baby brother, but I am not speaking to any of you.” Amethyst grabbed Peridot's hand and walked out of the house with her. She was on the verge of tears, but she wouldn't break down. No. Not in front of Peridot. “I am going to take you home, and I'll bring your alien to you tomorrow morning at school.”

“I'm not going home, I'm staying with you. You need someone. I am going to be there for you because no one was there for me.” Amethyst looked at Peridot and hugged her tightly, they stood there next to the car like that for a whole minute, before Amethyst pulled away and nodded.

“Alright. We'll wake up early enough to get you home so you can change clothes, and I'll take you to school. How does that sound?”

“Sounds like a plan. How about we get out of here before anything else goes down?”

“Sounds good. Let's go home, Peri.”